Boneset

Eupatorium perfoliatum

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Boneset has a fairly long flowering time from late summer into early fall. There is a faint floral scent. This species can spread by seed and by underground rhizome. May need to be staked depending on plant size. Dead plant material should be cut back during the winter months. Attracts butterflies and bees. The flowers attract a species of wasp that can help control populations of pest insects. The bitter foliage is not attractive to deer or rabbits. Medicinal qualities.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Constructed Wetland / Green Wet Basin

Riparian Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

High

Height (ft)

3-5

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

Aug-Sept

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance